Cruising is an ideal budget vacation--pay one price and just about everything is included. Transportation, lodging, meals and entertainment are generally part of a cruise package. Cruising offers the opportunity to see and explore multiple ports without packing and unpacking. The best cruising deals are either to off-season destinations (sailing to the Caribbean in the summer or New England in the fall) or sailing on an older or smaller ship with less amenities (you still have casinos, entertainment and activities, but you might not have an ice skating rink, shopping mall or other over-the-top extras). Choosing a weekend getaway cruise instead of a 7-day cruise is another great way to cruise on a budget. There are many cruises departing the New York area that offer wonderful values.
Carnival Cruise Lines offers a fun cruising experience on family-friendly ships. Catering to the budget traveler, Carnival keeps costs low, while still maintaining a high level of service. Carnival ships offer many amenities like swimming pools, live entertainment, children's programs, multiple dining options and spa services. Carnival offers an economical 4-day Canada/New England cruise from New York. Eight-day eastern Caribbean itineraries are value priced in the spring and fall months.
Carnival Cruise Lines
3655 NW 87th Avenue
Miami, FL 33178
877-885-4856
carnival.com
Cruisers with a tight budget can still get a taste of cruising with Norwegian Cruise Line's cruises to nowhere. These cruises depart New York and travel out to sea for one or two nights before returning to home port. You'll get the same cruise ship experience--live entertainment, delicious meals, spa services and much more--but you won't visit any port. Since many people consider the ship the best part of their cruise vacation, you probably won't miss visiting any cities. These cruises to nowhere are perfect for a weekend getaway.
Norwegian Cruise Line
7665 Corporate Center Drive
Miami, FL 33126
866-625-1166
ncl.com
Royal Caribbean offers ships with countless activities at affordable prices. Royal Caribbean ships are known for their over-the-top activities and amenities like Broadway shows, ice skating rinks, rock-climbing walls, surfing wave pools, shopping malls and more. Royal Caribbean offers 5-night cruises to Bermuda from New York, and many sailing dates have special pricing and incentives.
Royal Caribbean
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132
866-562-7625
royalcaribbean.com
